Southwestern Ohio water park adds new attractions

MASON, Ohio (AP) -- The Beach water park just outside Cincinnati is adding two new attractions for this year.

The water park near Kings Island amusement park is adding a 600-foot zip line ride.

WKRC in Cincinnati reports that the park will also open a water slide where riders can race against each other on mats.

The park opens in mid-May this year.

The Beach water park reopened last year under new ownership.

A Florida-based company that took over made about $5 million in renovations before opening last year. It renovated the wave pool, added an interactive children's play area and re-coated the water slides to provide faster, smoother rides.